Sarawak bean

noun

Sara·​wak bean

səˈräwə(k)-,

-äˌwak-,

÷ˈsarəˌvak-

: a plant (Dolichos hosei) introduced into Australia for forage and hay

Word History

Etymology

after Sarawak, northwestern Borneo

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